On October 12 in golf history — 1916: The PGA Championship is founded, plus 4 more moments from 1916–1985.
The PGA of America staged the first PGA Championship in 1916, won by Jim Barnes, establishing one of golf's four major championships.
Jim BarnesSally Little, a 15-time LPGA Tour winner with two major titles, was born on this day in South Africa.
Steve Lowery, a three-time PGA Tour winner, was born on this day in Birmingham, Alabama.
Cristie Kerr, a 20-time LPGA Tour winner, two-time major champion, and former World No. 1, was born on this day in Miami, Florida.
Born in 1977, Cristie Kerr would go on to reach World No. 1 and win the 2007 U.S. Women's Open and 2010 LPGA Championship.